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TreeSpecialist · 24th March 2008, 04:35 AM

It does appear to be a dwarf variety of Magnolia grandiflora called "Little Gem.

Dwarf is actually a misnomer. magnolia grandiflora easily grows to 80 feet or more. "Dwarf" in this instance means it won't get much taller than 40 to 50 feet!

As an arborist, I consider them job security as I have to cut them back continuously for clients who insist on planting them in the wrong places. After several years of paying to have them cut back, some folks eventually have them removed.

Regular pruning will be needed to keep it in check but that will also eliminate many of its flowers. If you need to cut it back, do so in the fall and you amy still have some blossoms in late spring.

You may want to rethink its location and move it to where it can grow and bloom.

24th March 2008, 04:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
TreeSpecialist Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 188	Re: Espaliering a magnolia It does appear to be a dwarf variety of Magnolia grandiflora called "Little Gem. Dwarf is actually a misnomer. magnolia grandiflora easily grows to 80 feet or more. "Dwarf" in this instance means it won't get much taller than 40 to 50 feet! As an arborist, I consider them job security as I have to cut them back continuously for clients who insist on planting them in the wrong places. After several years of paying to have them cut back, some folks eventually have them removed. Regular pruning will be needed to keep it in check but that will also eliminate many of its flowers. If you need to cut it back, do so in the fall and you amy still have some blossoms in late spring. You may want to rethink its location and move it to where it can grow and bloom.